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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,644.52, 334,001.34 and 74,889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,644.52, 334,001.34 and 74,889 is: 112,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,644.52 : 334,001.34 = 74,889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,644.52/334,001.34 = 74,889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,644.52x = 334,001.34 × 74,889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,644.52x = 25,013,026,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,013,026,351.26/222,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,345.12

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